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Pleasereadallinstructionsbeforeusingthiswasher.
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:
Definitions
_:_ This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey al! safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
Product Record
Record Your Model and Serial Numbers
The model and serial numbers of your washer are found
on the serial plate located at the back of the tub opening
under the washer lid. Record and retain these numbers.
Model Number
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Read all instructions before using this appliance. This
book contains valuable information about:
* Operation
Care
* Service
Keep it in a safe place.
This Useand Care Guide provides general operating
instructions for your washer. It also contains information
about features for several other models. Your washer
may not have every feature included.
Use the washer only as instructed in this Use & Care
Guide.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or
maintenance information which is important but not
hazard-related.
The instructions appearing in this Use and Care
Guide are not meant to cover every possible condition
and situation that may occur. Common sense and cau-
tion must be practiced when installing, operating and
maintaining any appliance.
Save these instructions for
futu re reference.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons when using this washer, comply with the basic
warnings listed below. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in serious personal injuries.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow these Important Safety Instructions:
PREVENT FIRE
o Do not wash items that have been previously cleaned
in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, cleaning sol-
vents, kerosene, cooking oils, waxes, etc. Do not store
these items on or near the washer. These substances
give off vapors or chemical reactions that could ignite
or explode.
Do not put oily or greasy rags or clothing on top of the
washer. These substances give off vapors that could
ignite the materials.
Do not add gasoline, cleaning solvents, or other flam-
mable or explosive substances to the wash water.
These substances give off vapors that could ignite or
explode.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may be pro-
duced in a hot water system that has not been used
for 2 weeks or more. HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE.
If the hot water system has not been used for such a
period, before using the washer, turn on all hot water
faucets and let the water flow from each for several
minutes. This will release any accumulated hydrogen
gas. Hydrogen gas is flammable; do not smoke or use
an open flame during this time.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
fire, explosion, serious bodily injury and/or damage to
the rubber or plastic parts of the washer.
Do not continue to use the washer if you hear squeak-
ing, grinding, rubbing or other unusual noises. This
could be a sign of mechanical breakdown and lead to
fire or serious injury. Contact a qualified technician im-
mediately.
PROTECT CHILDREN
- Do not allow children to play on or in the washer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the washer
is used near children. As children grow, teach them the
proper, safe use of all appliances.
Destroy the carton, plastic bag and other packing ma-
terials after the washer is unpacked. Children might use
them for play. Cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads
or plastic sheets can become airtight chambers.
Keep laundry products out of children's reach. To pre-
vent personal injury, observe all warnings on product
labels.
Before the washer is removed from service or discard-
ed, remove the washer lid to prevent accidental entrap-
ment.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
PREVENT INJURY
• To prevent shock hazard and assure stability during
operation, the washer must be installed and electrically
grounded by a qualified service person in accordance
with local codes. Installation instructions are packed in
the washer for installer's reference. Refer to INSTAL=
LATION INSTRUCTIONS for detailed grounding pro-
cedures. If the washer is moved to a new location, have
it checked and reinstalled by a qualified service person.
To prevent personal injury or damage to the washer,
the electrical power cord of the washer must be
plugged into a properly grounded and polarized
3-prong outlet, The third grounding prong must never
be removed. Never ground the washer to a gas pipe,
Do not use an extension cord or an adaptor plug,
Follow package directions when using laundry products.
Incorrect usage can produce poisonous gas - resulting
in serious injury or death.
Do not combine laundry products for use in same load
unless specified on the label.
Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or acids such
as vinegar.
FIRE/ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock. Do not use an
adaptor plug or extension cord or remove grounding
prong from electrical power cord. Failure to follow this
warning can cause serious injury, fire or death.
PREVENT INJURY AND DAHAGE TO THE APPLIANCE
To prevent serious personal injury and damage to the
washer:
All repairs and servicing must be performed by an au-
thorized servicer unless specifically recommended in this
Use & Care Guide. Use only authorized factory parts.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not install or store the washer where it will be ex-
posed to the weather.
Do not install on carpet. Install washer on a solid floor.
It may be necessary to reinforce the floor to prevent
vibration or movement.
Do not sit on, step on or stand on the washer. Do not
rest heavy loads on top. The washer is not meant to
support weight.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect this
appliance from the power supply before attempting
any user maintenance. Canceling a cycle or turning the
power off at the console does not disconnect this appli-
ance from the power supply.
To prevent injury, do not reach into the washer while
parts are moving. Before loading, unloading or adding
items, push in the cycle selector knob to stop the cycle.
Allow the wash tub to coast to a complete stop before
reaching inside.
This washer is equipped with an electrical overload pro-
tector. The washer motor will stop if it becomes over-
heated.
Failure to comply with these warnings could result in
serious personal injuries.
Grounding type
wall receptacle
Powercord with
3-prong grounded plug
HARHFUL VAPOR HAZARD
Do not use or mix liquid chlorine bleach with other
household chemicals such as toilet cleaners, rust
removers, acid or products containing ammonia. These
mixtures can produce dangerous fumes which can
Washing Procedures
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury to
persons, read these IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
in this Use and Care Guide before operating your washer.
1 Sort laundry into loads that
can be washed together.
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- Sort items '_
by recom-
mended cy-
TOWELS
cle and wate
temperature.
Separate white, light and colorfast items from dark
and non-colorfast items.
Separate items that shed lint from items that
attract lint. Casual, synthetic, knit, and cordu-
roy items will pick up lint from towels, rugs, and
bedspreads.
Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled items.
Separate lacy, sheer, loosely knit, or delicate items
from durable items.
Do not machine wash items containing fiberglass.
Small particles of fiberglass left in the drum may
transfer to fabrics in other loads and cause skin
irritation and/or damage to fabrics.
Prepare items for washing.
Empty pockets.
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o Place delicate and small items such as bras,
hosiery and baby socks in a
mesh bag.
(Mesh bag not included.)
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Pretreat stains and heavy soil,
- See Stain Removal Guide in this
guide for safe,
successful stain
removal instruc-
tions.
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Add a measured amount of detergent to the
wash tub before adding the laundry load.
For best results
Use a low-sudsing, high efficiency deter-
gent to prevent oversudsing. Look for this
symbol on the detergent label: G_
Follow detergent manufacturer's directions. The
amount required depends on type of detergent,
load size and soil level, and water hardness.
If desired, add liquid bleach to bleach dispenser,
- Before adding the wash load, add liquid bleach to
bleach dispenser located in left front corner under
the lid:
Brush off lint and dirt. Shake out rugs and beach
towels.
Close zippers, fasten hooks, button buttons, tie
strings and sashes, and remove non-washable
trims and ornaments.
Mend rips and tears to prevent further damage
during washing.
Turn knit items inside out to prevent pilling.
Refer to bleach manufacturer's directions for quan-
tity to add.
Then add 1 cup (240 ml) water to flush the dis-
penser.
Do not use powdered bleach in the bleach dispens-
er. Add powdered bleach to the empty tub.
Washing Procedures, continued
Add laundry load to washer,
* For best washing performance, dry load level
should not be higher than the upper row of holes in
the wash tub. Do not overload the washer.
* Combine large and small items in a load. Load
large items first. Large items should not be more
than half the total wash load.
When washing a single heavy item, add 1 or 2
towels to balance the load.
:If desired, add liquid fabric softener to fabric
softener dispenser (available on some models),
For models with built-in dispenser:
* Add liquid softener to the dispenser, following fab-
ric softener label directions. DO NOT use granular
detergent in this dispenser.
DO NOT fill above the maximum fill line.
Turn fabric softener option on.
Do not use bleach in this dispenser.
For models without a built-in fabric softener
dispenser:
* Follow fabric softener label directions.
Add diluted fabric softener to the final rinse. You
may use a fabric softener dispensing ball.
Other Wash Products
* Water conditioner, detergent booster and enzyme
products may be added with the detergent.
Use of multi-product (detergent plus softener) sheets
or color-absorbing sheets NOT recommended. They
could disable your machine and result in unwarranted
repair costs.
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Select the appropriate cycle and settings for
the load.
* See Washer Operating Instructions on following
pages.
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Start the cycle.
. Close the washer lid. The washer will not operate
with the lid open.
Push in or turn the cycle selector knob or turn any
option knob to "wake" the washer. You will hear
three beeps to indicate washer is ready to operate.
After making your selections, push in the selector
knob to start the cycle. You will hear one beep and
the washer lid will lock.
To add a forgotten item to the wash tub, push in
the cycle selector knob to pause the cycle. You will
hear two beeps. After the lock releases, lift the lid
and add the item. Close the lid and push in the
selector knob again, continuing the current cycle.
To cancel a running cycle, push in and hold the
cycle selector until the washer discontinues run-
ning.
To prevent staining, do not overfill the "FABRIC
SOFTENER" chamber or pour liquid fabric softener
directly on the wash load.
Washing Procedures, continued
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Remove items when the cycle is completed,
. For your safety, the lid is locked during the operation
of the washer. It will unlock at the cycleend after the
tub has come to a complete stop.
SAFETY LID LOCK
o To open the lid during cycle operation, push in the
cycle selector knob to pause the cycle. You will hear
two beeps. Wait for the lid lock to release. Do not
force open the locked lid.
Placewashed items in automatic dryer, line dry, or
dry fiat as directed by fabric care label. Excesswrin-
kling, color transfer or odors may develop in items
left in the washer after the cycle has ended.
Follow the fabric care label instructions
/_For best results
on items to be washed.
To avoid serious personal injury, do not operate washer
if safety lid lock is missing, damaged or operating
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